2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V521000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51230
Manufactured Begin Date: October 27th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: June 3rd, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: August 10th, 2016

Defect Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 27, 2015, to June 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. This manual service disconnect switch (MSD) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage power while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle.

Consequence Summary:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the MSD and correct the installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 51230.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.